December 9

 

Rock royalty's next generation continues with Jakob Dylan celebrating his 56th birthday today, Bob Dylan's son who stepped out of his father's enormous shadow to lead The Wallflowers to success with "One Headlight" while carving his own respected place in American rock…

 

British folk's most sophisticated voice Joan Armatrading turns 75 today, the singer-songwriter whose guitar mastery and emotional depth on songs like "Love and Affection" made her one of the UK's most respected artists while breaking barriers as a Black female guitarist…

 

We remember Chicago blues harmonica legend Junior Wells on his birthday today in 1934, the innovative harp player whose collaborations with Buddy Guy and solo hits like "Messin' with the Kid" helped define the Chicago sound before his death in 1998…

 

Rock rebellion met police authority today in 1967 when Jim Morrison was arrested at a New Haven, Connecticut concert after taunting police from the stage, the Doors frontman becoming the first rock star arrested during a performance and cementing his outlaw reputation…

 

Power trio perfection was introduced today in 1966 with the release of Cream's debut album 'Fresh Cream,' showcasing Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker's explosive chemistry on blues-rock that would redefine what three musicians could achieve together…

 

George Harrison's most troubled solo statement arrived on this day in 1974 with the release of 'Dark Horse,' the album recorded during his failing marriage and grueling tour that critics savaged but fans have since reassessed as an honest document of personal turmoil.